DECEMBER 2000

Visited Abruzzo this past summer, in particular Popoli, Sulmona and Bussi sul Tirino, and fell in love with the country and people! It's so very beautiful! Hope to go again soon! A very big Hello to family in Bussi from family in Wisconsin! We love you all!
Kathy Natarelli < paintedladies hotmail-dot-com>
Sussex, Wisconsin USA

Hello from Montreal. I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. If there are any friends or family out there reading this, please respond, I would love to chat with you.
Ottavio Giannascoli < ogiannascoli ogiannascoli hotmail-dot-com>
Montreal, Quebec Canada

How wonderful this is--my husband's grandfather was Guerino FEDERICI, b: 6 Feb 1886 or 1889 in Paganica. His grandmother was Ersilia ALLEVA from Bazzano. Hope to hear from FEDERICI or ALLEVA cousins. Thanks, Carol
Carol Griswold Salli < tsalli nycap.rr.com">tsalli nycap.rr >
Schenectady, New York USA

Hello to all my relatives in Rocca Pia. I am beginning some research on my family and would be interested in any information anyone can give me about the D'Aurora family and the Fidei family. Grazie.
Josephine Fidei-Roach < jroach1 usa.net>
Sterling Heights, Michigan USA

My Father's family is said to be from sulmona, italy and I am trying to find a connection to the names Traficante or DelMonaco if you can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
Susan Traficante < suzieboop1 suzieboop1 hotmail-dot-com>
quincy, Mass. USA

Not sure how to join Abruzzi
Albert D. DiVincenzo < adivincenzo webtvdotnet">adivincenzo webtv.net>
Dearborn, Michigan Wayne

¡¡Hola a todos!! Estoy buscando personas de apellido Terpolilli en fresagrandinaria, provincia de Chieti, Abruzzo. Tengo 23 años, soy periodista y planeo ir a esa zona de Italia para saber de dónde salieron mis antepasados cuendo viajaron rumbo a la Argentina. Si algun Terpolilli o allegados a ellos leen este mensaje por favor traten de contactarse conmigo, les agradezco muchísimo y les deseo de todo corazón que el 1001 sea un año MARAVILLOSO.
Fernanda Terpolilli < ferterpolilli ferterpolilli YAHOOdotCOM>
Buenos Aires, Argentina

saluti a tutti gli abruzzesi del mondo. aspetto risposte! buon 2001 a tutte le persone del mondo
giannini mauro < maugin37 maugin37 hotmail-dot-com>
chieti, italia ripa teatina

I am planning to visit Chieti in the fall. Our family is from San Vito Chietino. I would really appreciate any info on De Nardis' living in the area. This is a great site-thanks for all the work.
Mark De Nardis < markdenardis markdenardis hotmail-dot-com>
Guelph, Ontario Canada

Estoy buscando familiares en Atessa de apellido Rosato o Rosatto que sean parientes de Antonio Rosatto.
Leonardo < leoro giros.com.ar">leoro giros.com.ar>
Rosario, Santa Fe Argentina

I will be in Italy in April, 2001 and would like to meet relatives of my father (Donato Martelli), now deceased. His sister Pauline's married name was Crognale and she lived in Lanciano, Chieti. Anyone with information, please e-mail me at Danlinks33 aol-dot-com
Dan Martelli
Daniel Martelli < Danlinks33 aol-dot-com>
Springfield, PA USA

My grandfather, Michael Oddis migrated to United States. I am looking for his relatives. They are supposed to have come from the Abruzzo region.
Several Oddis' live in Roccarsaro and Castel di Sango. If you know them please have them email me at leoddis aol-dot-com. Thanks!
Leonard E. Oddis < leoddis aol-dot-com>
Jacksonville, Florida USA

Busco información que pudieran darme sobre la familia MEO, de Castelguidone. Aquién sepa algo le pido me lo informe a emdaoud hotmail-dot-com. GRACIAS. Buen Año.
Ezequiel Mariano Daoud < emdaoud emdaoud hotmail-dot-com>
Buenos Aires, Capital federal Rep. Argentina

My parents came from Salle in Abruzzo. If anyone recognizes the name, please contact me at
asarrant optonline.net
Thank you
August C. Sarrantonio < asarrant asarrant optonline.net>
Hunt. Sta., New York USA

My grandfather came from Salle in Cagnamo Amiterno. I plan to do a search.
Matthew J. Cimini < Matcim Msn.com">Matcim Msn >
No. Providence, Rhode Island U.S.A

My grandfather, Ralph DiVico was born in Mirabello Sannitico, Molise. If anyone has information on the DiVico family name it would be appreciated. Ciao, Jeff
Jeff Speight < jspeight contourcon.com">jspeight contourcon >
Rockville Centre, New York USA

Any Info on the name Ciarrocchi will be appreciated. Great Site
Margaret Ciarrocchi < nickc snip.net">nickc snip.net>
Blackwood, NJ USA

Thanks for a great site. I've only scratched the surface. I'm looking for the area from which my grandfather Pausquele Ciofani came from. Thanks
Michael Angelo Ciofani < mugsbune ameritech.net">mugsbune ameritech.net>
Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo - I am in search of any information with regards to the Sainthood of Don Gaetano Tantalo - on behalf of my very good friends the Coccia's! Ciao!
Tammie Cancelli < tcancelli treblestef.com">tcancelli treblestef >
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Am looking for my ancestors from Montorio al Vomano, Teramo in Abruzzo. Grandfather was Francesco Marconi and he married Agata Nobile and came to USA (Maryland) in early 1900's. My grandfather had brothers and a sister who stayed in Italy.
Lynda N. < DrewsLake aol-dot-com>
Maryland USA

Greeting from a Collarmelese in Canada.
Great and interesting site. Just discovering the endless possibilities. Look forward to future discoveries.
Guerrino Rocco < rinor citytv.com">rinor citytv >
Toronto, Ontario Canada

To all those that originate from Collarmele AQ, I welcome your comments. I have created a family tree that may include yours. I will be glad to share the information.
Anthony Cipriani < cipmac cipmac sympatico-dot-ca>
Toronto, Ontario Canada

My family comes from Assergi, Provincia di L'Aquila. I cognuomi di i miei parenti sono Mosca,Scarcia,Giampoali,Ciampa If anyone knows of any other sites that can give me more info on land, birth certificates, etc...
Franco Mosca < ffm2 Westchestergov.com">ffm2 Westchestergov >
Yorktown, Hts, NY USA

My father, Michele Gissi immigrated to the USA in 1951
to meet my mother, Carmela Lamelza.
His siblings still reside in Montelcifone, Compobasso would like the history of when the family left Gissi, Chieti, and how they came to settle in Montelcifone
Anthony Gissi < Gissia aol-dot-com>
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA 19124

Hi! My family surname is ROSELLO which I believe is from the Rosello municipality, province of Chieti in the region of Abruzzo! My great grandparents (Vincenco & Mary Rosello) Vincenco fought in WWI for Italy and arrived in the US probably in the early 20's. We are looking for any information concerning them.
Much thanks. Brad
Brad Rosello < bkrose netzero.com">bkrose netzero >
Crofton, MD USA

Looking for any other Piccirilli from the town Colledimacine, Chieti.
Ernani Piccirilli < watki ipimus.com.au">watki ipimus.com.au>
Sydney, Australia

Thank you for the wonderful website. I am searching for my roots which are traced to L'Aquila for my grandfather Fabio Aleandri b 1874 and my grandmother Concetta Papagna b 1880 in Pescara. I plan on travelling to the region in 2002.
Albert F Aleandri < moparman31 moparman31 home >
Arvada, CO US

buon Natale, buon anno
Ennio Cardilli < cardilli cardilli bellatlantic.net>
pgh, pa usa

Send a message to your relatives in Abruzzo - it's a new program by Radio mondo from Pratola Peligna - the radio reads received messages every day (monday/friday 16.00-18.00 Central European Time). Please write message in Italian. Thank you.
marco, sulmona, aq italy

a tutti gli abruzzesi del mondo, volete salutare i vostri parenti? Inviate una e mail a djplanet iol.it - Radio mondo da Pratola peligna li leggerà e invierà in diretta durante i suoi programmi. Scriveteci in tanti, vi aspettiamo. - www.djplanet.3000.net
ivan cianchetta < djplanet iol.it">djplanet iol.it>
sulmona, aq italy

Un augurio di Buon Natale a tutti i San Demetrani (né Vestini) sparsi nel mondo (estensibile a tutti gli Abruzzesi).
Raffaella < Lellaboo Lellaboo YAHOOdotCOM>
Luxembourg, Luxembourgg Luxembourg

Thanks for the website. I am looking for information on my family which come from the Abruzzi region and eventually settled in Pittsburgh, PA. I have some information that they may have lived near Campli or possibly in a community called Campobasso, although I have not been able to find any information on this community through the web. If anyone has information that might be useful, I would appreciate you emailing me. Thanks.
George Louis Stelluto < gsstelluto aol-dot-com>
Alexandria, Virginia USA

Sunday, December 24, 2000 at 20:43:52 (CST)

Thank-you for this wonderful site on Abruzzo.I find all the history and info.very interesting. I was born there 36 yrs. ago and immigrated to Canada as a young boy (2yrs old) I try to visit on a regular basis and am always fascinated with the warmth and charm of such an enchanting place. I am proud to say that I am from Abruzzo when someone asks "Where were you born"
Keep Up the Good Work
Ciao
Domenico Sciullo
Dominic Sciullo < dominicsciullo dominicsciullo hotmail-dot-com>
Canada

I am a descendent of people of Fallo, Provincia Di Chieti, Italy
Domenick P. Maiocco < domenickmaiocco aol-dot-com>
Broomall, Pennsylvania U.S.A.

I am beginning to trace my family history.
My paternal grandfather is Domenic Antonio Amicucci, b. 1888 Roccapia. He is the son of Francesco Antonio Amicucci and Angela Raffaela Fidei.
My maternal grandmother is Anna Rigazzi, b. 1892(?) Roccapia. She is the daughter of Francesco Sabatino Rigazzi and Maria Elisabetta Leone.


John Amicucci < jjksa excite.com">jjksa excite >
Duluth, GA USA

tanti auguri a tutti gli abruzzesi e italiani compresi i miei parenti sparsi in canada in america e australia.Happy Christmas to all........

tornifoglia dino < tornifoglia tornifoglia libero-dot-it>
chieti, italia abruzzo

Ciao, cerando le residenze di Paganica con un indirizzo della posta de E corrispondere. Ho famiglia in Paganica. Riguardi, Normanni
Norman < norman_norman email.com">norman_norman email >
USA

great site... father was born in tocco casauria in 1898...
eugene iacuone < eiacuone eiacuone home >
follansbee, wv usa

Friday, December 22, 2000 at 23:58:50 (CST)

Buon Natale e prospero Anno Nuovo a tutti i Cansanesi sparsi per il mondo.
Maria D'Orazio < dmdorazio hotmail-dot-com>
Toronto, Ontario Canada

Io sono di Lettomanoppello, P.Pescara e voglio dire a tutti gli abbruzzesi nel mondo BUON NATALE E BUON FELICE ANNO!!!! CIAO
Antonio D'Alfonso < ADalfonso86 Prodigy.Net">ADalfonso86 Prodigy.Net>
Malden, Massachussetts U.S.A.

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo a tuttti gli San Valentinesi e Palenesi
Joe Ascenzo < Jascenzo aol-dot-com>
Livingston, NJ USA

Researching my Teramo ancestors. Surnames: ANDREONI, DE FILLIPO, DE COLLI, ROMANO, DI SABATINI, DI PIETRO, FOCOSI.
Nancy Andreoni Burns < ddb1 earthlink.net>
USA

This is to explain to our guests who do not understand Italian that Max, below, was answering to the mysterious "arvatnapasclepechr" meaning "return to look after your sheep" - Max wisely answered that if in the world there were more sheep in the pastures, there would also be fewer mad cows and fewer people like Mr Ettore Gentile
Abruzzo2000

al signor Ettore Gentile che crede di essere spiritoso dico solo che se nel resto del mondo si pascolasse come in Abruzzo ci sarebbero meno mucche pazze e di conseguenza meno scemi come il signor Gentile
Max

I'm looking for information on my family from Roccacinquemiglia, L'Aquilla (family names of Rucci, D'Amico, Capone, and Buzzillo) and Ateleta, L'Aquilla (family names of Rossi, Ranallo and Di Salvo). I'm also interested in any descriptions of these locations and corresponding with anyone from either location.
Mark Ruchie < markmj35 markmj35 earthlink.net>
Minneapolis, Minnesota USA

I'm looking for anything on the history of the Acciari surname. My grandfather came to America from Abruzzi Italy and lived in Buffalo New York. Any help appreciated.
Margie Christian < mchris1542 mchris1542 aol-dot-com>

I am looking for relatives my grandfather's (Vincenzo Tenaglia) brother - Dominick Tenaglia. They were from Monteodorisio.
Does anyone know the Tenaglia's?
Michael Tenalio < michael.tenalio kodak.com">michael.tenalio kodak >
Geneseo, New York USA

Mio padre é di Vasto ed io ci ritorno ogni tanto, bellissima città in Italia, ti amo!!!
Corinne Mastroberardino < comastro comastro hotmail-dot-com>
Zurigo, Svizzera

Post to Mosciano Sant'Angelo. I'm researching the Calvarese, Lucano, and Trinca families from Mosciano Sant'Angelo. Anyone with info. on this line please contact me. I am starting from Flaviano Calvarese married to Norma Trinca. Flaviano's father was Augustine Calvarese. Flaviano was an immigrant to US and settled in Wilmington, DE. Thanks!
Terry Lane
Lititz, PA USA

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Anne Dalla-Vicenza (nee De Marco) < annedalv1 annedalv1 sympatico-dot-ca>

this is a great site ,Iam doing research on my family name Orlandi this i hope will help me in my search.
Dan Orlandi < orlandi_dan orlandi_dan hotmail-dot-com>
canton , mi usa

Seeking information on surnames Subrani, Berardicurti, Meleta and Paris from Celano. Also Maddamma believed to be from Barrea.
Patrick S. Madama < tringobingo tringobingo aol-dot-com>
Brooklyn, New York USA

Search for any info on family MAIONE or FORLINI
Anna Maione < tucats videotron.ca">tucats videotron.ca>
Montreal, Quebec Canada

I love this site. I'm looking for any Dell'Orefice family in Casacanditella , Chieti. My grandfather Antonio born in 1894 .if you have any information about family w/same last name please contact me. Thanks
Graciela Dell'Orefice < gcdtravel gcdtravel hotmail-dot-com>
Magna, Utah United States

Auguri di Buon Natale a tutti gli Abruzzesi nel mondo in particolare ai nati o originari in Torricella Peligna (Chieti).
Guido Teti < g.teti flashnet.it">g.teti flashnet.it>
Roma, Italia

My family is from Miglano dei Marsi. I'm working on our family tree and hope to visit in the near future.
Teddie Kutyla < TeddieK TeddieK aol-dot-com>
Columbia, South Carolina USA

My family and myself really enjoyed going through Abruzzo, at our fingertips! Congratulations on a job well done! Send us any information about the region if possible. My father is from Roccaspinalveti and my mother (D'Alesio) is from Palmoli.
Sabrina D'Addamio < Mermaid713 Mermaid713 aol-dot-com>
Toronto, Ontario Canada

arvatnapasclepechr
ettore gentile < genettor genettor libero-dot-it>
missaglia, italy lombardia

My grandparents, father, an aunt and uncles came to Ellis Island fom Pietranico,Pescara.They settled in Rochester,NY.
Anyone knowing someone with the last named, D'Ostilio, please e-mail me.
Thank you,
Pat D'Ostilio
pat tri-lakes.net
Patrick W. D'Ostilio < pat tri-lakes.net">pat tri-lakes.net>
Branson West, Missouri USA

Family from Pettrano Sul Gizio
Divittori, Gaetano
Norman DeVictor < norman_y_2001 norman_y_2001 YAHOOdotCOM>
columbus, Ohio United States

Searching for anyone who knows of Rocco Ferri (deceased) last known to be residing in Penne Pescara in 1950's - 60's
Marie Ferri < mff002 mff002 aol-dot-com>
new york, ny usa

I am looking for any relatives of Mercurio Battista born in Casalbordino, Cheiti. Mercurio's parents were Carlo Battista and Antonia (D'Attilio) Battista.
Mike Battista < mike_battista mike_battista sympatico-dot-ca>
Guelph, Ontario Canada

hi all. i'm looking into my family's background, and know that
my father was born in luco dei marsi in 1932 to antonio and
margherita massaro. margherita's maiden name was civitella.
any information would be great!!! thanks!!!
sonia < merlyn telus.net">merlyn telus.net>
vancouver, canada

What a great site. I am very interested in making contact with any possible relations. My parents are from Loreto Apprutino Abruzzo. My grandfather was Giovanni Di Zio (born in 1899). My father is Silvino Di Zio (born 1933). Contact me if you have any information.
Roberto
Toronto, Ontario Canada

My mother was born in collelongo, her maiden name was Di loreto. MY grandfather was Antonio DiLoreto born 1888.
I visited collelongo in 1983 with my parents. WE satyed with my mothers cousin ada, sister to Angelo Cesta If anyone in collelongo remembers me and speaks and writes english please contact me. Its been 17 years since my visit and I still can not speak or write Italian. I would like to hear from my cousins.
Joseph La Duca < userp9473 userp9473 aol-dot-com>
Aventura, Florida USA

I am trying to do research on my mothers paternal grandfather. His name was Gabriel Pincelli. I believe he came to the States around 1910. Any info.? Please contact me.
Martha L. Reay < mearl150 mearl150 hotmail-dot-com>
Lansing, Mi U.S.A.

sito da fare piu chiaramente
matarelli < calatt calatt tin.it>
calascio, Italy

Both of my grandparents came from Abruzzo. My paternal grandfather's name was Panfilo Letteri. He immigrated to the US in the late 1800's. He had two sisters. My maternal grandfather's name was Giovanni Tacconelli from Chiete. He also immigrated to the US in the late 1800"s. I would be interested to hear from anyone who may have known them or knew anyone from their family. Thanks
Carl Letterie < carlletterie carlletterie hotmail-dot-com>
Cinnaminson, New Jersey United States

I am trying to do research on my grandfather: Pietro Benito Colaianni (Colianni). Immigrated to USA early 1900s (around 1910?). b: December 1893. His brother, Guiseppe also came to USA. Our last contact was with a letter from a female relative with a postmark of Compobasso in 1950's. I would love to hear from anyone who could help me.
Shirley Sinclaire < shirley.a.sinclaire aexp.com">shirley.a.sinclaire aexp >

I'm tracing my family tree. My Father was born and raised in Villa Peta. His name was Dario. I believe I am related to the Bruno and Merlini family. My grandparents were named Dominick and Giacinta. I believe I have cousins living in Villa Peta and Terramo area. Contact me via E-mail.
Gary D'Addario < chc1960 chc1960 YAHOOdotCOM>
Baltimore, Maryland USA

My parents were born in Prezza 1919 and 1920. There names are Sante and Yolanda.
MARIO L. ANTIDORMI < MANTIDO MANTIDO AOL.COM>
BILLERICA, MA US

Estoy buscando informacion sobre el lugar de nacimiento de mi bisnono. Se llamaba Saverio Spinelli y llego a Argentina aproximadamente en 1880. Muchas gracias.
Julio Spinelli < jspinelli infovia.com.ar">jspinelli infovia.com.ar>
Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Argentina

I am the third Tony Sallese from Joliet, My Grandfather setteled here after migrating from Caramanico.
Anthony Raymond Sallese (1960) < tsallese tsallese aol-dot-com>
Joliet, Illinois USA

Cansano........looking for DiPaolo, DiGiacomo, Ciro
Paul (DiPaolo) Barrett < pjbarrett20 pjbarrett20 aol-dot-com>
ny, ny united States

I am first generation Abuzzese on my father's side; second generation Sicilian on my mother's side---my deceased father, Pietro Di Filippantonio was born 10/9/20 in la. Valle S. Giovanni, Abruzzia, Italy near the town of Teramo. While I have relatives from there who keep in touch; I wonder if there are any blood lines elsewhere. The family tree names are DiFilippantonio, Troiano, Durante, and diGiovacchino.
Linda Di Filippantonio Kessler < lindafull lindafull aol-dot-com>
Fairfax, Virginia USA

Il Palena Social Club di Toronto augura a tutti i Palenesi nel mondo BUON NATALE e FELICISSIMO ANNO NUOVO.
Antonio Di Fiore < acdifiore home >
Toronto, Ontario Canada